Issue - meetings

The Portfolio for Environment, Economic Development and Transformation advised that the programme was on target and on budget.  Phase 1 was coming to a close and the transformation team were working hard to keep the programme on track.  She introduced Caron Starkey, the Strategic Lead for Transformation

The Strategic Lead for Transformation confirmed that the programme was on target to deliver the savings set out in the business case and the information learned from Phase 1 would influence the time line for Phases 2 and 3. 

In response to questions from Members, the Strategic Lead for Transformation and the Chief Executive confirmed:-

·         There had not been any suitable applicants for the Programme Manager position and it was currently being covered by the Strategic Lead for Transformation working additional hours together with support from Ignite, our Transformation partners.

·         In order to minimise the number of staff redundancies and the subsequent cost to the council, a number of staff vacancies were being held.  However, if Members felt an essential service was not being covered then advise the CEO or other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

·         The new intranet was being built and the technology to build the workflows was on track for delivery in January with a 60 day roll-out. 

·         There was a budget for staff and Members training. 

The Chairman of the Scrutiny Committee thanked the Strategic Lead for Transformation for attending their meeting and answering their questions. 

The Chairman advised that two Members from each area were needed to form a small group to discuss the locality working model, by sharing their knowledge and insights.  A Members Briefing on Transformation would take place on 19^th October to update them on Transformation and discuss locality working with all Members. 

At the conclusion of the debate, Members were pleased to note the SSDC Transformation Programme – Progress Report.